09/03/2012

DIY Chalkboard Necklace from Henry Happened

I found this adorable Chalkboard Necklace Tutorial while out and about on the net today. In fact, I love it so much that I thought I would share it with you :)! The necklace is made using chalk board spray paint and a store bought, pre-made pendant. You could, however, take it a step further and craft your own pendant too. Using an oven bake clay, like Fimo or Sculpey, you could create a heart-shaped pendant and write the name of a loved one or something that you are "hearting" on it. You could make a piece of sports equipment (a ball, hockey stick, etc.) or a star and write a #1 with your winner's name on it. You could even cut a shape out of felt or use a button or some other "found" or sentimental object, rather than the suggested pendant. The ideas are virtually limitless!

I hope you find this tutorial as inspiring as I as I did! If not, and this all just seems like more than you want to do to create a personalized and unique necklace as a gift, you could also visit my gift shop and just add a name, word or other special detail to one of the necklaces that I sell there.